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Ocean Layers: Density Column Activity
File Name 01t.activity.densitycolumn.pdf
Data Type lesson plan, document
Computer Program Preview 4.2
File Size 59.00 KB - 1 file
Expert Level High School (Grade 9-12)
Contributor Sylvia T Cole
Source Sylvia Cole, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Resource Matrix The Physics of Oceans
Description
Activity description and teaching tips. Describes a density column demonstration to introduce the idea that liquids can sink and float just like solids can. From the unit "Ocean Layers: Density, Salinity, Temperature, and Circulation" by Sylvia Cole and Maureen Quessenberry.
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Ocean Layers: Ocean Density Lab Overview
File Name 01t.activity.densitylab.pdf
Data Type lesson plan, document
Computer Program Preview 4.2
File Size 2.45 MB - 1 file
Expert Level High School (Grade 9-12)
Contributor Sylvia T Cole
Source Sylvia Cole, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Resource Matrix The Physics of Oceans
Description
Activity description and teaching tips. Describes a density lab to determine if salt water or fresh water is more dense using a sing / float approach. From the unit "Ocean Layers: Density, Salinity, Temperature, and Circulation" by Sylvia Cole and Maureen Quessenberry.
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Ocean Layers: Atlantic Sections Activity Overview
File Name 02t.activity.globallayers.pdf
Data Type lesson plan, document
Computer Program Preview 4.2
File Size 521.00 KB - 1 file
Expert Level High School (Grade 9-12)
Contributor Sylvia T Cole
Source Sylvia Cole, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Resource Matrix The Physics of Oceans
Description
Activity description and teaching tips. Describes an activity using sections of temperature and salinity in the Atlantic Ocean to help students understand the layered structure of the ocean. From the unit "Ocean Layers: Density, Salinity, Temperature, and Circulation" by Sylvia Cole and Maureen Quessenberry.
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Ocean Layers: Stirring and Mixing Activity Overview
File Name 02t.activity.stirmix.pdf
Data Type lesson plan, document
Computer Program Preview 4.2
File Size 196.00 KB - 1 file
Expert Level High School (Grade 9-12)
Contributor Sylvia T Cole
Source Sylvia Cole, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Resource Matrix The Physics of Oceans
Description
Activity description and teaching tips. Describes a hands on activity to show how ocean water with different properties can be stirred around and mixed together. From the unit "Ocean Layers: Density, Salinity, Temperature, and Circulation" by Sylvia Cole and Maureen Quessenberry.
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Ocean Layers: North Pacific Layers Activity Overview
File Name 03t.activity.nplayers.pdf
Data Type lesson plan, document
Computer Program Preview 4.2
File Size 843.00 KB - 1 file
Expert Level High School (Grade 9-12)
Contributor Sylvia T Cole
Source Sylvia Cole, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Resource Matrix The Physics of Oceans
Description
Activity description and teaching tips. Describes an activity using sections through the subtropical North Pacific Ocean of density, temperature, and salinity to help students understand seasonal changes and smaller-scale features. From the unit "Ocean Layers: Density, Salinity, Temperature, and Circulation" by Sylvia Cole and Maureen Quessenberry.
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